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Speaker recommendation to match Prima Luna amp?

Any suggestions/recommendations are greatly appreciated.
I am considering the Prima Luna (either amp at 40wpc, or preamp at 35wpc) and I'd like to know what my audio brothers and sisters would consider to be a great speaker to match. Needless to say, good sonics, timber and soundstage are most desirable.
My system is: Music Hall ttable, Meridian CD, BAT 3i pre, Aragon 4004 mkII amp and Avalon Eclipse (originals, not classics). I once borrowed a pair of BAT VK60 monos and I loved the tube sound- sweet, glorious midrange, smooth highs, bass was good. Room is 24X13X8', normal furnishing, no audio treatments. I listen to lots of vinyl and CD (60/40%), rock, jazz, bluegrass, world and a little classical.
I doubt that the mentioned Prima Luna would drive the power hungry Avalons, that is why I seek your advise.
My reasons for considering the Prima Lunas are: longing for that tube sound, price for new amp is reasonable, warranty.

Thanks, happy listening!
oregon
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rar1
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Hello Oregon:

I have matched the Prima Luna Prologue Two with Omega Super 3 monitors (95 db sensitivity); NHT SB2 moniors (85db sensitivity); and Acoustic Research 302 full range speakers (85db sensitivity) and have been satisfied with all 3 pairings. In fact, I feel that the Prima Luna has brought each speaker up a notch or so in performance. I am also using a Prima Luna Prologue Five with Acoustic Research 302 speakers in my main system and the room size is a bit bigger than your room. The speakers play loud enough, but not at Woodstock levels. I live in an apartment and will only play the system so loud ... but there is power to spare. As you can see though, I am happily using the Prima Lunas with both high efficiency and power hungry speakers.

I would wait and see how the Prima Luna matches up with your Avalons before buying more speakers. At the time that I purchased, Kevin Deal (Upscale Audio) used to run a deal with the Prima Luna and the Opera line of speakers that seemed very good. You may want to see if that deal is still on.

Regards, Rich
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Rich,
Thanks for your response. It looks like there aren't many PL owners out there. I will wait and see if the monoblocks are a good match for the Avalons. The monos will out in a month or so.
Enjoy, Michael
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rar1
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Hi Michael:

Actually there are a fair number of PL owners out there. Audiogon members, Newbee, Kehut, Jh2os, Tpsonic are PL owners to name a few. You may wish to look up their systems and/or email them and see what they think.

Regards, Rich
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